Online fraud: One in nine affected – one case shows the new dimension
Story of an internet fraud that could have happened to anyone
Quick Look
- A cautious person clicks on an advertisement on their Facebook page and loses 200,000 euros to internet fraud.
- The article is behind a SPIEGEL+ paywall and the full text is not available.
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Why It Matters
The article reports on a case of internet fraud in which a cautious person lost 200,000 euros by clicking on a Facebook ad. The full article text is not accessible due to a paywall.
Fraudulent financial institutions One click on Facebook – and 200,000 euros less in your account
She's a cautious person, actually. But then an advertisement pops up on her Facebook page. Story of an internet fraud that could have happened to anyone.
Open Questions
- Who are the perpetrators?
- Which financial institutions were involved?
- When exactly did the fraud occur?
- Was the money refunded?



